With the recession biting, unemployment on the rise, house repossessions and iconic local businesses closing, you would be forgiven for thinking that the financial status quo in Britain is bleak. Despite this fact, it is gratifying to see the ‘green shoots’ of economic recovery appearing in east London’s traditionally deprived boroughs.

Tower Hamlets is in the top three local authority areas with the best potential for economic growth, a new study reveals.

A report by a Tower Hamlets head teacher which guided the government to introduce compulsory Personal, Social, Health and Economic education to school pupils has had mixed reactions in East London Lines boroughs.

Lewisham Councillor Robert Massey, has criticised possible Conservative party plans to to put classes in disused church halls, commercial properties and prefabricated buildings, if they gain power at the next election.